Human Impact on Taiaroa Head Ecosystem

Human Impact on Taiaroa Head Ecosystem

Royal Albatross are only one of the attractions of Taiaroa Head. Breeding colonies of Fur Seals, Spotted and Stewart Island Shags, Royal Spoonbills and Blue Penguins are just a few of the highlights. The impacts of human activity on the local ecosystem are both positive and negative. Students have the opportunity to view unique wildlife and investigate the impact of introduced species, changed vegetation, tourism, site development, pollution etc.